Working on Meyer's Rapier

I've been picking my way through Meyer's rapier section out of curiosity. Just playing with some ideas here.
#sword #rapier #hema #fencing #shorts

[throwawaydetective]

A rapier form that really simulates the feel of having to go to the bathroom really really bad in order to confuse the opponent! Brilliant!

[lukespacerunner]

Most people might think it looks silly, but i'm willing to bet that to the eyes of people back in the day, this looked like the coolest shit ever

[kyubeycoobie]

Definitely the blonde flamboyant villain with a rose thematic that is extremely deadly and sadistix

[SwedishmafiaMemeCorporation]

It's like a beautiful dance except someone probably dies 🗿

[divineterabyte]

This is my preferred offhand method! A hand behind the back is classic and all, but I need those fingers out and ready for blade swatting!

[Gigas]

That is an absolutely beautiful rendition of Green Sleeves. Also, the footwork surprised me, far more mobile than I expected.

[Renzuru]

"In every thrust, there is a slash. In every slash, there is a thrust"

It's very similar to an FMA concept, very cool!!

[jasonuerkvitz]

Really wish you'd do a video on Meyer's Square. You explain things super well and demonstrate at top level. Perhaps with both long sword and rapier?
Ilkka Outo's video of Meyer's square with rapier is good, but I'm curious about how the rapier is held, what style is used, etc. So your expertise is always appreciated.
Thanks!
Oh, and your footwork! Here it's superb and more instruction on this critical component would be greatly appreciated.

[pandamilkshake]

I love how rapiers look but the fighting style that comes with it looks really funky 😂

[lmclrain]

the love you put on your content is much appreciated. wish you had longer videos

[beccadixon]

To me (someone with 0 experience 😂) fencing always seemed like a dance of witts, gentlemen playing a game of chess with themselves as the pieces

[katfox]

Being this dudes neighbor would be rad AF

[marxxVx]

when he wants to duel but your mom is calling

[Mason-ismr]

Someone back in the day: Gerald, you look silly!
Also them: why is there a rapier in my eye

[Djones]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that does stuff like this

[McDonaldsWrath]

I am enjoying this channel like nobodies business. This guy needs more street cred. He's got the moves.

[watermelonprom]

I really like the focus on cuts more than stabs that what I think makes double edged swords so cool :]

[jacobhackathorn]

I'm glad I ain't the only one who does this in the yard

[ooccttoo]

What's the purpose of the off-hand being near your collarbone most of the time? I'm curious if that's an essential part of the form or if it's just the most comfortable position to execute these moves in.

[solarsystemwulf]

I was waiting for the "working on * form" with crazy heavy metal playing 😢